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This scenic Airbnb in the Scottish countryside has a two-year waitlist — but there’s a catch

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This scenic Airbnb in the Scottish countryside has a two-year waitlist — but there’s a catch

It’s an Airbnb listing unlike any other with people often waiting up to two years to snag a stay. Tucked away in the windswept town of Wigtown, in the Scottish highlands, you will find The Open Book, a unique one-bedroom literary escape for any book lover. “The Open Book is a charming bookshop with an … Read more

First lady Eleanor Roosevelt died on this day 60 years ago after two-year battle with illness

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First lady Eleanor Roosevelt died on this day 60 years ago after two-year battle with illness

Eleanor Roosevelt, who holds the distinction of longest-serving first lady and who helped guide the American people through the Great Depression and World War II, died after a two-year battle with baffling illnesses on this day in history, Nov. 7, 1962.  She was 78 years old.  “A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt … Read more